Tender

Supply of Pouches for Serum Eye Drops

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Pouches for Serum Eye Drops" in the medical consumables category. The NHSBT, located in Bristol, UK, is in the tender stage of the procurement process. This opportunity involves providing a closed multi-dose dispensing system for serum eyedrops, compatible with a sterile connection to the collection bag system. Interested suppliers should participate by 24 March 2025. The contract period will run from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with an estimated value of £9,500,000. The procurement method is open, suitable for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical consumables. Firms with expertise in manufacturing sterile medical pouches, particularly those accommodating saline and serum solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's large value and extended duration provide a stable revenue stream. Additionally, the NHSBT's reputation and collaboration could enhance business credibility and future procurement opportunities. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, presenting an inclusive opportunity for smaller operations to secure a substantial government contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Pouches for Serum Eye Drops

Notice Description

Objective The National Health Service Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) provides a serum eyedrop service for patients affected by severe ocular surface disease. Serum is processed from whole blood donations collected from patients or volunteer donors into collection packs containing no anticoagulant. The serum is separated from the red cells and diluted with saline within the closed collection bag system. It must then be dispensed into individual containers before being issued to patients. This document details the requirements for a closed multi-dose dispensing system for serum eyedrops that is compatible with sterile connection to the collection bag system, for the purpose of informing a formal tender. Changes in this version Amendments to annual usage, label dimensions and number of containers per chain. Tamper evident now a requirement and external packaging requirement removed. Changes not highlighted purple due to the number of changes made within the document. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3764fffe-3296-4c19-973c-80dcd9b33d76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b158e105-fe1c-420b-8619-779af88737eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Email
coco.otiotio@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7385435288

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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